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Lubbock

Lubbock, Lubbock County

Marker Text

Founded 1891. Named for Col. Thomas S. Lubbock, Texas Republic soldier and Civil War hero. Incorporated 1909. Commercial-marketing-processing heart of a mechanized-irrigated cotton, grain and cattle area. Home of Texas Tech, Lubbock Christian College, West Texas Museum, Mackenzie State Park.

Marker Details

Address US Hwy 84
Location Description US Hwy 84, NW side of town city limits S. side of hwy
Marker # 12677
Dedicated 1963
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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